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Deported Man's Hunger Strike Sparks Controversy Over Justice

11/1/2025

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Roberto Mosquera del Peral is on a hunger strike in a maximum-security Eswatini prison, 14 days after U.S. deportation.
His attorney Alma David describes the deportation as cruel and unusual punishment.
Mosquera del Peral was detained by ICE during immigration check while seeking legal status.
Homeland Security cites a murder conviction, and Alma David says it was for attempted murder and Mosquera del Peral has no ties to Eswatini.

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Roberto Mosquera del Peral is on a hunger strike in a maximum-security Eswatini prison, 14 days after U.S. deportation.
His attorney Alma David describes the deportation as cruel and unusual punishment.
Mosquera del Peral was detained by ICE during immigration check while seeking legal status.
Homeland Security cites a murder conviction, and Alma David says it was for attempted murder and Mosquera del Peral has no ties to Eswatini.